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people should understand that saying the guy wasn't very well prepared in the opening doesn't mean what you think it means. I'm sure IM Stein knew much more than any of us below 2200 untitled players. don't know about you guys but I know I am really badly prepared when it comes to the opening.

Leonid Stein is 'unknown' only to people who know nothing about Chess history. In the 1960's he won 3 Soviet Championships in 5 years and numerous strong international events. He was prevented from advancing in the candidates cycle 3 times by the stupid rule that allowed only 3 players from one nation to qualify. He had winning records against Tal, Spassky and Keres and equal scores against Botvinnik, Petrosian and Smyslov. How many 'unknown' players could do that? He was still at about his peak when he died at the tragically early age of 38, maybe thats why he isn't as well known as he should be in the west, he's a legendary figure in the old Soviet territories!

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Greatest Chess Minds: Leonid Stein - Part 2

GM Dzindzichashvili does it again! This must watch video lecture is amazingly personal and heartfelt. Roman continues to tell his story about one of the greatest, though least known, chess players of all time. He reviews two incredible wins, one over a former world champion and the other over Viktor Kortchnoi, then he wraps it up with a fun tale of Spassky and Stein's late night adventures. Enjoy!

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GM Dzindzichashvili was once one of the top players in the world. Born in Georgia, his chess first developed in the USSR. While still an International Master, he defeated opponents like Botvinnik and Bronstein before emigrating, first to Israel where he became a Grandmaster, and then to the United States. His accomplishments in the U.S. include two U.S. Championship first places, and one World Open. He has not played actively in tournaments recently, but has become even more famous perhaps in the U.S. for quality instructional materials, in particular chess videos! Roman Dzindzichashvili now teaches chess classes and seminars for Chess.com University. Feel free to contact him for more information!

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